Finnair, the national carrier of Finland, has received export credit support exceeding US$105 million to finance its 18th Airbus A350-900. The funding, facilitated by the export credit agencies of Germany, France, and the UK, underscores international confidence in the airline’s operational and financial stability. The aircraft, identified as serial 708, was financed through an arrangement led by Citibank Europe (UK).
BNDES (Brazilian Development Bank) has approved $182 million in financing for the export of eight Embraer E2 jets to Azorra, a US-based leasing company. Deliveries are scheduled to take place between December 2024 and 2025, showcasing the ongoing collaboration between Brazilian manufacturers and global operators.
Delta Airlines has reached a significant financial milestone with S&P Global Ratings upgrading its credit rating to investment grade. This recognition underscores the airline’s robust financial performance and strategic efforts to strengthen its balance sheet and maintain fiscal resilience.
Setna iO (US) has announced a successful amendment to its revolving credit agreement, resulting in an increase in its borrowing capacity to $350 million. This expansion in financial resources is expected to support the company’s continued growth and operational flexibility in the aviation sector.
Yakutia Airlines, based in Russia, has announced a need for $30.2 million in state budget support for 2025. The funds are critical for the airline’s operations, ensuring financial stability and the continuation of essential services in a challenging market environment.
Jet Airways (India) has entered a new phase in its liquidation process with the appointment of Satish Kumar Gupta as its liquidator. The decision was made by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) following a Supreme Court order that permits the sale of the grounded airline.
Go First (India) has reached a significant milestone in its bankruptcy proceedings, with the committee of creditorsapproving Dinkar Venkatasubramanian as the liquidator. This decision is expected to guide the airline’s resolution process, ensuring compliance with legal and financial frameworks.
Eve Air Mobility (US) has announced the receipt of a $35 million fund from BNDES (Brazil), a significant boost to its financial resources for advancing the development of eVTOL (electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing) aircraft. This funding underlines Eve’s commitment to innovation in the urban air mobility sector.
Avolon (Ireland), a leading global aircraft leasing company, has announced a significant enhancement to its unsecured revolving credit facility. The facility, backed by a syndicate of 25 banks, has been upsized by $1 billion, bringing the total to $5.8 billion, and its maturity date has been extended by two and a half years, from April 2026 to October 2028.
Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) (France) has provided financing for the acquisition of ten LEAP-1B engines by Phoenix Aviation Capital (Ireland) and AIP Capital (US). These engines are scheduled for delivery in 4Q 2024 and will be leased to a maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) provider.
